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This arrangement is rated at an Beginner level, featuring authentic harmony across approximately 32 measures.

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When Christ once died on Calvary (Hymn 484)

Q: What key, meter and tempo is When Christ once died on Calvary (Hymn 484) composed in?

When Christ once died on Calvary (Hymn 484) by Albert Benjamin Simpson is composed in the key of F Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

Artist / Composer: Albert Benjamin Simpson

Key F Major

Meter 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: When Christ once died on Calvary, I too was there; 'Twas in my place He stood for me, And now accepted e'en as He, His name I bear. Verse 2: When Christ once rose with life divine, I too was there; His resurrection pow'r is mine, And as the branches and the vine His life I share. Verse 3: When Christ will come some day for me, I shall be there; With Him and like Him I shall be, And all His glorious majesty I too shall share. Verse 4: O blessed life so deep, so high, Lord, keep me there; Help me with Christ to live, to die, And let me with Him, bye and bye His glory share.

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When Christ once died on Calvary (Classic Hymn #484) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Union with Christ (Identified with His Death and Resurrection). Featuring lyric poetry by Albert Benjamin Simpson and musical setting by Albert Benjamin Simpson, this arrangement is composed in F Major (4/4 time, 8.4.8.8.4. with chorus.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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